title: The Technology-Related Assistance to Individuals with Disabilities Act: relevance to individuals with learning disabilities and their advocates.
abstract: Assistive technology (AT) was recognized by Congress as a viable need for people with disabilities when it passed the Tech Act in 1988. The legislation, which was reauthorized in 1994, has resulted in numerous programs and services that have helped people with disabilities access and use AT devices. The Tech Act's implications for people with learning disabilities is discussed in this article.
authors.affiliation: Texas University, Austin, USA.
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Bryant
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Seay
mesh_terms: D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D019989:Persons with Intellectual Disabilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012656:Self-Help Devices; D013219:State Government; D014481:United States